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Auburn football claims seven national championships, bringing its total to nine

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | August 19

After years of only claiming two national championships, Auburn football is finally recognizing seven other championships won over the years, bringing the total to nine for the program.

Cam Newton smiles as he celebrates the Auburn victory. (File photo)

Auburn to retire Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | August 18

After 15 years, Auburn Athletics will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey. The retirement ceremony will take place on October 11 during the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry at Jordan-Hare Stadium, when the Tigers will take on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Everything Hugh Freeze said at SEC Media Days

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | July 17

The Auburn Tigers took the main stage at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday to preview the upcoming season and discuss expectations heading into year three of the Hugh Freeze era.

Auburn wideout Malcolm Simmons arrested on domestic violence charges

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | July 16

Auburn wide receiver Malcolm Simmons was arrested Wednesday morning on domestic violence charges, per the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrest records.

Biggest takeaways from Auburn's appearance at SEC Media Days

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | July 16

Following two straight losing seasons to kickoff Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze’s tenure, it’s “prove it time” on the Plains in 2025.

Auburn, Freeze ‘embracing the expectations’ entering 2025

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | July 15

One common theme appeared evident for Coach Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers on Tuesday during their time at the College Football Hall of Fame for SEC Media Days.

Auburn star Ike Irish drafted No. 19 overall by the Baltimore Orioles

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | July 13

Across America, it’s every kid's dream to play in the big leagues. Tonight, Auburn slugger Ike Irish took the next step on his journey to the majors, as he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the No. 19 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The No. 19 overall pick has ...

Auburn basketball star Tahaad Pettiford arrested on DUI charge

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | July 12

Tahaad Pettiford, the lone returning player from Auburn’s historic 2025 Final Four squad, was arrested early Saturday morning by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Tigers set to face Oklahoma State in preseason exhibition

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | July 8

On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that the Tigers will face Oklahoma State University in an exhibition game on October 15 at 7:00 p.m. CST at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium. The game is part of the “Ballin’ in Boutwell” event.

PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best of athletics

July 2

Auburn sports reach a long way. Plainsman's choice 2025 best of sports highlights everything dealing with Auburn Athletics, from best home game to best female athlete.

Just did it: Auburn signs game-changing Nike deal

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | July 1

After 18 years with Under Armour, the Tigers will wear the Nike Swoosh on all uniforms and merchandise for the next 10 years. All 21 varsity teams at Auburn will receive new uniforms, courtesy of Nike.

Former Auburn guard Denver Jones to play for Cavaliers in NBA Summer League

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | June 30

Former Auburn guard Denver Jones has received an invitation to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Summer League.

California siblings drive Auburn to success

By Charlie Diegnan | Sports Writer | June 30

Leaving a golf hot spot such as San Diego might not be every golfer’s dream. However, where one golfs doesn’t affect how they golf. Anna and Billy Davis are cornerstones of Auburn’s women’s and men’s golf teams, making their presence known from the first day they arrived on campus. The siblings, ...

Tigers record NCAA top times, shatter records in historic end to regular season

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | June 30

Auburn track and field posted one of the best performances in program history a few weeks ago, breaking five school records and recording two NCAA-leading times to conclude the 2024-25 regular season. Competing in Clemson and Boston at various meets across the East Coast, 20 Tigers established new personal ...

Four former Tigers join ranks of the NBA

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | June 29

This Wednesday, the annual NBA Draft began, marking an occasion of excitement and anticipation for young players hoping to take their careers to another level. This year, four Auburn men’s basketball alumni from the 2025 Final Four teamjoined the class of rookies looking to prove themselves in the big leagues.

Auburn men's basketball: 2025-26 SEC opponents revealed

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | June 20

On Wednesday afternoon, the SEC revealed the 2025–26 conference opponents for Auburn men’s basketball.

Auburn football releases 2025 kickoff windows

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | June 12

With just under 80 days remaining until Auburn's season opener against Baylor, the time designations for all 12 of the Tigers’ regular-season contests were released Wednesday afternoon.

Butch Thompson lands key pieces for 2026 title push

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | June 9

The ink had barely dried on the final scorebook of the 2025 season when Auburn baseball made a bold statement about its plans for 2026.

Cold bats and costly miscues haunt No. 4 Auburn in season-ending loss to No. 13 Coastal Carolina

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | June 8

The No. 4 Auburn Tigers saw their season come to a disappointing end Saturday evening in front of a record-setting crowd at Plainsman Park, falling 4-1 to No. 13 Coastal Carolina in game two of the Auburn Super Regional.

No. 4 Auburn falls to No. 13 Coastal Carolina in extras in super regional opener

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | June 7

Hosting a super regional for the first time in program history, No.4 Auburn overcame a five-run deficit, but No. 13 Coastal Carolina hit four home runs to extend its winning streak to 22, defeating the Tigers 7-6 in 10 innings Friday before another Plainsman Park record crowd.